She also tweeted a shot of assumedly the preface of the book: "Songs can be incredibly prophetic, like subconscious warnings or messages to myself, but I often don't know what I'm trying to say till years later," it reads. "Or a prediction comes true and I couldn't do anything to stop it, so it seems like a kind of useless magic."

Florence + The Machine Album Reportedly Coming In 2018

Word on the street is that a new album from the GRAMMY-nominated band is coming this year

Renée Fabian

GRAMMYs

Feb 9, 2018 - 4:41 pm

Since the announcements that Florence + The Machine would be performing their first live shows in nearly two years at Orange Warsaw Festival in Poland and Melt! Festival in Germany, there's been rumblings that a new album from the GRAMMY-nominated band could be on the horizon. Some sources have been doing a little investigation, and word on the street is a 2018 album is almost guaranteed.

Consequence of Sound has done good looking out, and they note a couple factors pointing toward a 2018 Florence + The Machine release. First, Virgin Records CEO Ted Cockle revealed in a blog post on the label's website, "We are looking forward to great new music from Florence + The Machine, Blossoms, Chvrches, James Bay, and Shawn Mendes," in the coming year.

Additional evidence came from the biography page of band collaborator/orchestral arranger Sally Herbert. Not only did she contribute arrangements that livened up the sonic pallet of 2015's How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, for Florence + The Machine Herbert listed "string arrangements on forthcoming album" under the list of projects she has completed.

During the hiatus from making new music, frontwoman Florence Welch has certainly been busy. In October 2017, Welch hosted a BBC documentary on the late David Bowie. She's also been working on a book of lyrics, poetry and artwork called Useless Magic that's slated for release July 5.

As far as new music though, only time will tell when we get to hear what the Machine has cooked up for listeners next. But we shouldn't have to wait too much longer.

Florence & The Machine Plot Return At 2018 Melt Festival In Germany

GRAMMY-nominated band will make their way back to the big stage next year for Germany's annual music fest

Renée Fabian

GRAMMYs

Nov 14, 2017 - 4:17 pm

With a sweeping sonic landscape, it only takes one listen to recognize the powerful sound of Florence & The Machine. Though things have been quiet for the GRAMMY-nominated band since 2016, it looks like there will be some activity in the new year.

Dec 2, 2014 – 10:58 pm

Florence And The Machine - Touring

Florence & The Machine have been announced as headliners for the Ferropolis, Germany-based Melt Festival taking place July 13–15, 2018, along with the xx. Other musicians slated to perform include Tyler, The Creator, Nina Kraviz, Mura Masa, and the Black Madonna.

We The Kings, Reel Big Fish Featured On Warped Tour Live Compilation

As the iconic touring summer festival comes to a permanent close, a new live digital music collection will capture the magic forever

Renée Fabian

GRAMMYs

Aug 1, 2018 - 9:42 am

It's the end of an era. Vans Warped Tour will play the final show of its last full cross-country tour on Aug. 5 in West Palm Beach, Fla. For the many musicians and fans who came to call the summer festival home, however, Warped Tour is offering the chance for one final gift — the compilation album, The Final Hours.

Jun 22, 2018 – 2:15 pm

Check Out Warped Tour 2018 Opening Day

The compilation, which will be offered as a limited-edition download, captures two songs from every band playing the final night of this year's Warped Tour. You'll get unforgettable performances to listen to on repeat from the likes of Wage War, We The Kings, Reel Big Fish, Doll Skin, Issues, As It Is, Ice Nine Kills, Kublai Khan, and Sense Fail, among others.

The collection is available for preorder now for a minimum donation of $20. All proceeds raised from album sales will go to Warped Tour Founder Kevin Lyman's new charitable enterprise, FEND, which raises awareness about opioid addiction. The Final Hours will be available for download within 12 hours of the tour's last note.

Jennifer Lopez To Receive VMA Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award

The GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter set to take home the yearly honor for her outstanding work in the music industry

Renée Fabian

GRAMMYs

Jul 31, 2018 - 3:46 pm

Each year, MTV's Music Video Awards recognizes one especially pioneering artist for their musical accomplishments with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. This year, that honoree is Jennifer Lopez.

In addition to a string of hits and an extensive filmography, JLo has earned two career Latin GRAMMY nominations and two GRAMMY nominations, including for Best Dance Recording for her hit "Let's Get Loud" at the 43rd GRAMMY Awards. The New York native most recently released the diamond-crusted track "Dinero" with DJ Khaled and Cardi B, which has been nominated for two VMAs this year.

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